Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Peru
Summary
Archaeologists in Lima, Peru, found the skeletal remains of an adult man near an ancient pyramid called Huaca Pucllana. They believe he was buried as part of a ritual by the Lima culture, which lived in the area from the 1st to 7th centuries.Key Facts
- The bones were found near Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid in Lima, Peru.
- The remains likely belong to a man who was sacrificed in a ritual.
- The body was buried inside a canal linked to a ceremonial pool, lying on his left side with his head facing the pyramid and ocean.
- The Lima culture existed around 700 years before the Inca Empire.
- Huaca Pucllana served as an important religious and administrative center for the Lima culture.
- The site is now surrounded by modern parks, streets, and apartment buildings.
- Peru’s government says there are over 400 archaeological sites across Lima.
- Archaeologists often find tombs and burial items when digging along Peru’s coast.
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